PROCONCEPT PLG375 Operator's Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3. WEAR PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Heavy duty work gloves, hard hat, a
safety face shield, or safety glasses for eye protection and a good grade of ear
plugs or other sound barriers for hearing protection should be worn at all times
when operating this unit.
4. STORE IN A SAFE PLACE. Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure
which may have formed in fuel tank. To prevent a fire hazard, move at least 10
feet (3 meters) from fueling area before starting.
5. NEVER START OR RUN THE MACHINE INSIDE A CLOSED ROOM OR
BUILDING. Fumes from the exhaust contain dangerous carbon monoxide.
6. KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS, AND ANIMALS 50 FEET (15 METERS)
AWAY. If approached stop unit immediately. Operation of power equipment
should always be restricted to mature and properly instructed individuals.
7. KEEP ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS.
8. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep your footing
secure and balanced at all times. Do not over reach.
9. STAY ALERT. WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING. USE COMMON SENSE.
Do not operate power equipment when you are tired or under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
10. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. Stay alert for possible
hazards that you may not hear due to the noise of this unit.
11. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND FASTENERS TIGHT. Never operate equipment
when it is improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled.
12. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the unit, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, free running of moving parts, breakage of parts, proper mounting
and any other conditions that may affect the operation of the tool. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service facility, unless otherwise indicated in this Instruction Manual.
13. DEFECTIVE SWITCHES MUST BE REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED
SERVICE FACILITY. Do not use power equipment if the switch does not turn
the tool on and off correctly.
14. USE ONLY APPROVED PARTS. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use an authorized service facility to fit replacement parts.
15. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM POSSIBLE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,
such as gas-powered water heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces,
portable heaters, etc.
WARNING: It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools may
contribute to a condition called Raynaud's Syndrome in certain individuals.
Symptoms may include tingling, numbness and blanching of the fingers, usually
apparent upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and
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dampness, diet, smoking and work practices are all thought to contribute to the
development of these symptoms. It is presently unknown what, if any, vibrations
or extent of exposure may contribute to the condition. There are measures that
can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles, hands and
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wrists.
Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during
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frequent work breaks and also by not smoking.
Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where operating this
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tool or other hand-held power equipment is not required.
Wear Gloves. Gloves help reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your
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hands.
IMPORTANT: If you experience discomfort, redness and swelling of the fingers
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followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician before further
exposing yourself to vibration and cold.
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